LOCAL AND GENERAL

Chronicle (Levin), 18 November 1946, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL

P6rson3-l Mr. A. Begg, who up until recently was on the slaff of the Club Hotel, has left on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs. A. H. Richards has returned home from a holiday in the Hawke's Bay district. Mr. and Mrs. M. Waterson, of Carterton, are visiting Mrs. Water•son's mother, Mrs. E. Retter, of Plimmer Terrace. Weekend visitors to Shannon included Messrs. Scott, R. McWilliams and L. Turner, all of Wellington. Mr. Toni Gill, of Wellington, wlio was a resident of Shannon some fifteen years ago, was a visitor to che town on Friday and Saturday looking up old friends. Mr. Gill left on Saturdjay evening to visit his brother at Palmerston North. Mr. H. Cook and Miss Dawn Hook have returned from an extended motor tour of the north. On Wednesday Mr. and Miss Hook will leave Shannon on the first stage of their return journey to South Africa. They expect to spend two or three months in Australia before returning home. Supplementary Roll A copy of the Manawatu supplementary roll is open for inspection at "The Chronicle" office, Plimmer Terrace. Persons whose names were not on the main roll should make a point of checking the supplenentary roll. Heavy Electoral Storm A heavy electricai storm centred around the Shanon district' last evening. Bright flashes of lightning and heavy peals of thunder were frequent. There was a power failure for a few minutes at about 3.30 p.m. No extensive damage has been reported. Heavy rain fell later in the evening. Shannon's Blackout A failure in the street lighting system on Saturday evening was reminiscent of the war days, when blackouts were the order. Many people who had been out late had difficulty in finding their way home in the darkness. Although the olackout was not the only thing to blame, it proved to be a good excuse on many occasions. The trouble was 3oon rectified yesterday, and last night the lights of Shannon shone again. Victory Reunion Next Saturday evening the returned men of World War II will be entertaining the South African War veterans and men of World War I at a victory reunion in the Druids' Hall. An excellent programme has been arranged and ontertainment will be supplied by members of the Tin Hat Club from Wellington. An energetic committee has plans well in hand and a most successful evening is expected. Souvenir programmes may be obtained from any member of the committee. A Day in the Sun With a touch of summer in the air yesterday, the bright sunshine drew many people out of doors. Sports enthusiasts were out in force and about fifty members were present at the local tennis courts. The club captain and his assistants had a busy time ari;anging games. All three courts were kept fully occupied from early afternoon until late in the evening. Many interesting games were played and the laclies of the club provided a most enjoyable afternoon tea. Bowlers were out in force, and the local greens were almost full all afternoon. Cricket fans were also catered for at the dpmain, when a match was played between a local team and one from Palmerston North.